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Dragon Age 2 - Reviews at GameCritics and Kotaku
March 24th, 2011, 07:53
It might not be as good or feels completely different than the first one but come on, 2.5/10 that's exaggerated.
The game deserves at least an 8.
The game deserves at least an 8.
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March 24th, 2011, 11:58
Originally Posted by sakichopIf a 7 is bad it highlights that there is something wrong with how scored reviews work. In the Netherlands we have a school system where a seven is decent. Heck, even if for all courses you scored a six, you'd pass the grade.
I don't agree with 2.5 out of 10. I'm only about 10 hrs in and i'd give it a 5 right now.I will say it's nice to see a score match the review, if you agree with the score or not you have to admit it matches his review. Too many reviews read like a 4 or 5 score then some how a 7,8 or 9 pops up at the end.
I posted in another thread and was told that a 7 for a triple a title is actually a bad score. If that's true than a 2.5 is way to low but, on an actual 1 to 10 scale I don't believe a 2.5 is totally crazy. A little low in my opinion but not crazy, especially if you agree with everything in his review. (which i'm waiting till I finish to decide)
I think the 2.5 was in part a 'protest' to the 8.5+ scores of many reviews.
On the other hand it highlights the difference between Origins and 2 instead of comparing it to all other games. While I haven't played it, I doubt I would score it quite as low when comparing it to other games. But if I would compare it to it's predecessor, the things that were lost may give me an empty feeling that would justify 2.5.
Another reason I find the score interesting is the build-in expectation the Bioware label brings which almost always seems to say "add 3.0 points" while for a game of a similar quality from a no-name developer those bonus points would not be applied.
I think many reviewers have begun to think that any change is good. They rely on PR to tell them why, but they don't seem to put any effort into seeing if the changes have any negative trade-off. Escpecially with sequels these would be things a review should focus on.
As said earlier in the thread, finally it comes down to preferences. How much weight you give your reasonings shouldn't matter as much a the reasonings itself.
Indulgent Wastrel
March 24th, 2011, 13:47
From what I've seen, this game is 5/10 at worst and 7/10 at best - depending on personal preference.
Everything below or above - I'd personally consider emotionally biased.
Not that reviews aren't emotionally biased, because aren't they all - but there is the question of degree.
Everything below or above - I'd personally consider emotionally biased.
Not that reviews aren't emotionally biased, because aren't they all - but there is the question of degree.
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March 24th, 2011, 16:51
Originally Posted by NerevarineGiven the fact that they seemed to have used exactly the WRONG conclusions, I fear that you might actually be right …
EA: "Still too complex! More streamlining!! TWO Awesome Buttons!!!"![]()
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March 24th, 2011, 18:59
Ok, we all know 2.5 is too harsh. But all those 8/10 or what are WAY too much.
You know, these days I am getting more and more disillusioned with game reviews, and I seriously start to suspect a lot are just paid for.
Bioware just knew, EVERYONE would buy a new Dragon Age game, everyone and everyone's mom would buy a new Bioware RPG. And it worked. So for the sheer lazyness and the audacity to sell THIS I think in a way they deserve that 2.5 spanking EVERY BIT!
You know, these days I am getting more and more disillusioned with game reviews, and I seriously start to suspect a lot are just paid for.
Bioware just knew, EVERYONE would buy a new Dragon Age game, everyone and everyone's mom would buy a new Bioware RPG. And it worked. So for the sheer lazyness and the audacity to sell THIS I think in a way they deserve that 2.5 spanking EVERY BIT!
March 24th, 2011, 19:13
Originally Posted by elikalThis is already well known - publishers have shown a willingness to flex muscle with advertising $$ and since the downturn started in late '07 game sites have really felt the pinch and increasingly caved to pressure to give positive number scores even if they don't match the text. Non-paying publishers help balance things so they can claim their 'meta-meta-score' is still the same.
and I seriously start to suspect a lot are just paid for.
But again we have devolved to playing with the numbers … rather than the REVIEWS!
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SasqWatch
March 24th, 2011, 19:25
This is just like handing back papers to school kids. Slap a grade (score) on the thing and they wont look at the comments (the review).
AFAIK the behaviour is pretty well documented by research.

AFAIK the behaviour is pretty well documented by research.
March 24th, 2011, 19:30
Originally Posted by elikalI'm curious, why is 8 waaay to much? Thats what I would give it, or 8.5 means a good game, not great. I'm not sure when it became a completely broken and terrible game?
Ok, we all know 2.5 is too harsh. But all those 8/10 or what are WAY too much.
You know, these days I am getting more and more disillusioned with game reviews, and I seriously start to suspect a lot are just paid for.
Bioware just knew, EVERYONE would buy a new Dragon Age game, everyone and everyone's mom would buy a new Bioware RPG. And it worked. So for the sheer lazyness and the audacity to sell THIS I think in a way they deserve that 2.5 spanking EVERY BIT!
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March 24th, 2011, 19:49
Originally Posted by rune_74That's the problem with numeric score, not everybody have the same "scale" or definition for each value.
I'm curious, why is 8 waaay to much? Thats what I would give it, or 8.5 means a good game, not great. I'm not sure when it became a completely broken and terrible game?
Example: the recent DA2 review on Destructoid. They gave the game a 7, but with the score explanation I actually agree with it (and for some others that 7 would be a 8 or 9).
I prefer "scoring" on the fun factor, which is really what people should look for when it come to play games, but not everybody like the same things.
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March 24th, 2011, 21:06
Originally Posted by txa1265As long as you understand that your review is opinion, not fact you can have any review you want.
Or mine for that matter, but since I already tipped my hand ith my 'day one impressions' I think I've already pretty much said as uch.![]()
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